Scented tea can be expensive to purchase and the authentic version is sometimes difficult to find. This article shows how you can make your own at home. You will enjoy the delights of rose scented tea that comes from your own roses and you will have a great gift on hand for special friends.

Ingredients

Steps

1

Choose a high quality tea. Oolong is an excellent choice for this recipe. If not, ask for advice from your local tea specialist.

2

Prepare the rose petals. If you haven't already dried the rose petals, you will need to do so. Select only high quality petals from highly scented rose varieties. If you don't grow your own roses, ask a neighbour for some petals. Always be sure to check that the petals are not sprayed with chemical preparations. It is also possible to purchase dried rose petals at specialty stores.

3

Mix the tea and dried rose petals together in a large bowl. When the petals are evenly distributed through the tea, it is ready for storing.

4

Tip the tea mix into a suitable storage container. Tea lasts best in tins (they block out the light and prevent odour cross-contamination). However, if giving as a gift, it is prettier when presented in a glass jar or cellophane packet, with a ribbon; you could also add a storage tin with it.

5

Serve. Make the tea as per the instructions for the quality tea. The tea will have a delightful rose-scented flavour. Serve with rose flavoured treats such as Turkish delight or rose petal jam on scones.